I've always liked this place. Since they got their Michelin Star last October, this place has been doubly as packed which makes for reservations that are a little hard to come by at times. Of all of my Dining Experiences here at Range (you can read about the other times here), I have decided that this has become one of my 'go to' places, and I've also learned that my favorite place to sit & dine there is at the Bar. Let me share why...
That particular evening we walked in without a rez on a Friday night at around 9pm. We were told that it would be a 45 minute wait until they could seat us. In the meantime, we decided to grab a drink at the Bar. By the time we finished our 1st cocktail, the Bar opened up and we opted to sit there for Dinner. I have to tell you, the Staff is really friendly and very knowledgeable about their Food and Libations, which is why I enjoy eating & drinking at the bar. You get more interaction and I personally like being in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.
As for the Food that Evening...
We started with the Raw Hawaiian Tombo, sliced thin Sashimi-style atop creamy Avocado, a refreshing Tangerine Broth and finished with Fresh Tangerine Slivers and Radish Sprouts. Simple and Delicious. This is a great start that awakens the Palette and this is how I typically like to start off my Meals. If there are Oysters, or some type of Crudo, Tartare or Sashimi on the Menu, I usually order it. I like Raw Food.
We then shared the Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta topped with Parmesan, and drizzled with Lemon and Olive Oil. I thought that the mild saltiness from the Cheese and the crisp tartness of the Lemon worked well against the creamy sweetness of the Butternut Squash. A Very Nice Dish.
I chose the Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with a Parsnip Puree, Sauteed Green Chard and Marinated Scallions for my Main, which I enjoyed, although I have to admit, not as much as the Coffee Rubbed Braised Pork Shoulder that I had at one of my previous visits to Range.
My companion had the Roasted Chicken with a Fennel and Bacon Bread Salad and drizzled with a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, a Dish which we both liked very much.
To sum it all up... We had a Great Meal and a Great Time sitting at the Bar, chatting with other Diners and the Bartender. FYI - the Menu changes daily and does a wonderful job with Fresh Local Ingredients. I love their Food...
Range has become one my favorite go-to Restaurants and I look forward to going back again very soon...
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